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a quick turbo question
Monday, August 08, 2005 11:59 PM
ok im looking into turbo's and im still debating on which one to get but i want the best of the best and i stumbled onto this website that shows gm parts and such i was just wondering if i can use those turbo's on my ecotec
http://www.gm.com/company/gmtunersource/downloads/gmtunerengine_assembly_over_600hp_control_systems_and_torque_specs.pdf
sorry if it doesnt have the quick click but the turbos are on page like 93 or so and i was wanting the more powerful one or second to that

Re: a quick turbo question
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:02 AM
Whatever is recommended in that page is not for your street car. That page is from the GM performance handbook.

For the power range that your going for, the turbo they use in the ECO Hahnrace craft turbo kits is what they suggest you use.



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Re: a quick turbo question
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:07 AM
i've come to the quick easy conclusion that you know absolutely nothing about turbo setups. go to borders and pick up a book called MAXIMUM BOOST by Corky Bell. Read it and let it become your bible. Then, once you are at least halfways knowledgeable, return to the boost forum.




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Re: a quick turbo question
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:12 PM
ya i guess thats a little too much. ok so what kind of turbo should i use if i wanted to max out at about 600hp with all the motor performance parts. and i no that i dont no much about turbo's but im trying to learn them.
Re: a quick turbo question
Tuesday, August 09, 2005 4:42 PM
Scott A wrote:ya i guess thats a little too much. ok so what kind of turbo should i use if i wanted to max out at about 600hp with all the motor performance parts. and i no that i dont no much about turbo's but im trying to learn them.


Scott, before you worry about 600 HP, worry about surpasing 200 HP safely and then go from there. If you have a 600 HP car, you won't be street legal first of all...there is too much issues to handle with a high horsepower fwd car. There is alot at stake than throwing a turbo kit on and some pistons & rods and alot more education you need before attempting something like this.

All I'm saying is...take babysteps.



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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:41 AM
NJHK (Sexual Chocolate) wrote:
Scott A wrote:ya i guess thats a little too much. ok so what kind of turbo should i use if i wanted to max out at about 600hp with all the motor performance parts. and i no that i dont no much about turbo's but im trying to learn them.


Scott, before you worry about 600 HP, worry about surpasing 200 HP safely and then go from there. If you have a 600 HP car, you won't be street legal first of all...there is too much issues to handle with a high horsepower fwd car. There is alot at stake than throwing a turbo kit on and some pistons & rods and alot more education you need before attempting something like this.

All I'm saying is...take babysteps.


i dunno what you talkin bout is big homie. we got several 700+ hp cars here in KC that are street cars, and yes some of them are FWD.




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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:57 AM
Spotabee Racing wrote:
NJHK (Sexual Chocolate) wrote:
Scott A wrote:ya i guess thats a little too much. ok so what kind of turbo should i use if i wanted to max out at about 600hp with all the motor performance parts. and i no that i dont no much about turbo's but im trying to learn them.


Scott, before you worry about 600 HP, worry about surpasing 200 HP safely and then go from there. If you have a 600 HP car, you won't be street legal first of all...there is too much issues to handle with a high horsepower fwd car. There is alot at stake than throwing a turbo kit on and some pistons & rods and alot more education you need before attempting something like this.

All I'm saying is...take babysteps.


i dunno what you talkin bout is big homie. we got several 700+ hp cars here in KC that are street cars, and yes some of them are FWD.


Let me rephrase, it's hard to have a 600+ HP FWD car that is street legal and pass inspections and be used as daily drivers.



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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:12 AM
ah well yea in that case... it really is impossible.




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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:29 AM
600 horse isn't impossible in a jbody however...

street legal? definetly not

streetable? (able to be run on pump gas) maybe...

expensive? hell yes

easy? hell no






Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:03 PM
ok so in that case what would be my best bet for a top of the line turbo
Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 12:23 PM
Unfortunately, the best of the best is not available to the public. And if it was, you couldn't afford it.

PS - Read Sexual Chocolate's second post a few times..



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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 3:22 PM
Scott A wrote:ok so in that case what would be my best bet for a top of the line turbo


I wouldn't be the one to answer that question



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Re: a quick turbo question
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4:25 PM
There are more things to consider than what is the best of the best. What are you looking for? A street car, all out drag? I really don't know what'd it take for a J-Body to hit 600fwhp, so I can't suggest the perfect turbo for you. But no one can answer the question based on what turbo is best, they all have different advantages and disadvantages. Why don't you tell us more about your setup first?
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